Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Knicks 109-85. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.